How to Watch Unbelievable on Netflix

March 21, 2023

Based on actual events, Unbelievable on Netflix is a crime-drama series adapted from a 2015 news article by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong. It tells the harrowing story of teenager Marie, who was charged with lying about rape. However, when two female detectives from a different state, Grace Rasmussen (Toni Collette) and Karen Duvall (Merritt Wever) come across a crime with strikingly similar details to Marie’s, they begin a complex investigation that will eventually reveal the truth.

Where to Watch Unbelievable

Good news! You and your family can watch not only Unbelievable but everything Netflix has to offer. With Netflix, there are no extra costs and no contracts. Watch from your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop, or streaming device. Plans range from $6.99 to $19.99 a month, making it easy to pick an option that gives you access to hit TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more.

How Many Episodes Are in Unbelievable?

There are eight episodes in Unbelievable. The runtime of the episodes averages between 43-58 minutes. You can check the complete list of Unbelievable episodes and their release date below.

“Episode 1”: September 13, 2019
“Episode 2”: September 13, 2019
“Episode 3”: September 13, 2019
“Episode 4”: September 13, 2019
“Episode 5”: September 13, 2019
“Episode 6”: September 13, 2019
“Episode 7”: September 13, 2019
“Episode 8”: September 13, 2019

What Are the Critics Saying About Unbelievable?

Unbelievable has an official critics rating of 98% and an average audience score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Judy Berman from TIME Magazine writes, “Unbelievable isn’t light viewing. But in defending reality against received wisdom and eschewing suspense in favor of insight, it makes a plea for revising simplistic rape narratives.”

USA Today’s Kelly Lawler says, “The series is a warning, a devastating example of the consequences of not believing women. But the writers successfully prevent it from becoming pedantic or hacky.”

Is Unbelievable Suitable for Kids?

Unbelievable is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.

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